Arapono
Election CentreYour VotePartiesPolicies
Learn
Log inSign up free
Data sourced from:
New Zealand ParliamentElectoral CommissionStats NZNew Zealand TreasuryRadio New Zealand (RNZ)Beehive
Arapono

Navigating New Zealand Politics

An independent, non-partisan political information platform for New Zealanders.

  • Instagram
  • Facebook

Learn

  • Find what matters to you
  • Your Plan
  • How Parliament Works
  • Glossary
  • About Arapono
  • Our Sources

Explore

  • Command Centre
  • Elections
  • Battlegrounds
  • Interactive Map
  • MPs Directory
  • Party Policies
  • Budget 2026
  • Bills Tracker

Account

  • Sign Up Free
  • Log In

Legal

  • Help & FAQ
  • Privacy Policy
  • Terms of Use
  • Submit a Correction

© 2026 Arapono. All rights reserved.

Arapono is an independent platform. All information is sourced from official NZ government and electoral sources. We are not affiliated with any political party.

All parties on Climate
Climate · Party position

Conservative Party NZ on Climate

Use NZ fossil fuels and minerals; resist climate regulations

The Conservative Party says New Zealand should make use of its own fossil fuels and minerals, including having its own oil refinery. They want fewer and less burdensome regulations overall, and smaller government. They list conservation as a principle but do not describe specific climate targets or emissions policies.

What they say they'll do

  • Make use of New Zealand's own fossil fuels and minerals including an oil refinery
  • Reduce regulations across the economy including in environmental areas
  • Commit to sustainable fisheries
  • Address rural, environmental, and agricultural policy issues
  • List conservation as a guiding principle

Who this affects

Fossil fuel and mining industry workers
The party says it would support making use of New Zealand's own fossil fuels and minerals, which touches people working in or around those industries.
Farmers and rural communities
The party mentions policy on rural, environmental, and agricultural issues, which would affect people living and working in rural areas.
Businesses facing environmental regulations
The party's push for fewer and less burdensome regulations would affect businesses currently subject to environmental or climate-related rules.

In their own words

“Make use of New Zealand fossil fuels and minerals (including our own oil refinery).”
“Fewer and less burdensome regulations.”
“Conservation.”
Verify at Conservative Party NZ — official policy page

Summarised neutrally from Conservative Party NZ’s own official policy (as at 2026-07-16) and checked by an editor. Nothing is paraphrased without the source linked. Read the original ↗ Arapono is non-partisan. Compare all parties on Climate →

Coverage at a glance

Which party holds a published position on which topic.

Open the compare tool →

Swipe across to see all 11 topics — the party column stays put.

PartyEconomyHousingHealthEducationClimateEnvironmentCrime & JusticeTreaty & Māori AffairsImmigrationForeign PolicyDemocracy & Government
National
Published position∅ No stated position (verified) Not captured yet
∅
Labour∅∅∅∅∅∅
Green
ACT
NZ First
Te Pāti Māori
TOP
Also contesting, without seats in Parliament
Women’s Rights
Animal Justice
ALCP
Conservative
Outdoors & Freedom
Vision NZ
Alliance
Free Palestine
NZ Loyal∅
Te Tai Tokerau∅